Building a Trash Can Pad :: Another Landscape Challenge Solved
Building a Trash Can Pad or Stand, is much like installing a paver patio - just on a smaller scale. Both why and how I built this stand using scrap 4 x...
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Hanging Wallpaper on a Feature Wall :: A Fix for a Cracked Plaster Wall
Creating a feature wall is a great way to add a little extra zing to a room. With wallpaper, you'll also find an easy way to hide minor imperfections in plaster walls....
Refinishing & Hanging Functional Exterior Wood Window Shutters
Exterior Wood Shutters have a long and storied history. Here is the story of Refinishing and Rehanging Functional Wood Shutters on a Victorian Farmhouse. From stripping and re-applying paint, to mortising for...
Restoring a Concrete Pond :: Repairing Cracks, Parging and Sealing with Epoxy
A look at paint-on pond liner - Pond Shield. Included are all steps required in repairing an old concrete pond that no longer held water. I discuss all options including possibly installing...
Tips and Lessons Learned with Repairing Dutch Lap Wood Siding
Wood siding is subject to the elements, and some damage over time is, well, almost expected. For any number of smaller repairs - a hole, a gouge, etc, an epoxy-based wood filler...